RVP - Record Breaker

[Noucamp99]

Robin van Persie's penalty at Arsenal was his 25th goal in the Barclays Premier League this season following his summer arrival at Old Trafford.

Remarkably, it means the Holland international has scored more league goals in his first campaign at United than any other player has previously posted in the club's history.

The record was previously held by Brian McClair, who hit 24 in 40 league matches back in 1987/88 – one more than Denis Law (1962/63) and Ruud van Nistelrooy (2001/02) managed.

Others with notable first seasons in terms of goalscoring include Enoch West (19 in 1910/11), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (18 in 1996/97) and Dwight Yorke (18 in 1998/99).

However, Robin has a tough task to beat van Nistelrooy's overall goal record in his first season. His fellow Dutchman bagged 36 in all competitions, seven ahead of the current no.20.

Source: manutd.com

For sure the difference this year, between winning and runners up.

[themarksquared]

We really cannot deny the fact that the RVP buyout last year was a great move for Manchester United. With all the contributions RVP has given to the club in his first year, he truly deserves all the praise that he gets. With the addition of this record, I'm pretty sure RVP has proven to the fans that buying him was not a wrong move.

[Noucamp99]

Future legend?

[themarksquared]

Future legend?

Best player to step foot on Old Trafford? Probably not, as I know that there are more players out there who deserve this title. Future legend? Very likely, as long as he continues to have great form during matches and tournaments. He might have played well last season, but this might change if he decides to slack off.